Lead Building Engineer

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Lead Building Engineer, under general direction, supervises and directs the maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings and allied equipment; plans and schedules work projects; administers various service contracts; provides technical assistance to the Chief Building Engineer and performs related duties associated with the assigned portfolio as required. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plans, schedules, orders materials, and supervises work on plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, ventilation, and pumping systems.  
• Supervises minor construction or building alteration projects.  
• Keeps associated records and prepares reports.  
• Participates in the development and administration of maintenance, construction, or service contracts, including requests for proposals, bid conferences, evaluation, selection of bids, and award of contracts.  
• Coordinates and assists in coordinating building maintenance activities with other departments, divisions, and sections, the public, and with outside agencies.  
• Inspects buildings for safety hazards, maintenance needs, and disability access requirements.  
• Prepares plans and specifications for small remodeling, alteration, and construction projects.  
• Provides time and materials cost estimates.  
• Analyzes energy usage and costs and originates changes to reduce consumption.  
• Participates in the determination of maintenance and energy requirements of new buildings.  
• Involved in preparing the Building Maintenance budget and Capital Improvement Plans, as needed. 
• Assists with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the section.  
• Assists with the development of long-range plans and standards for building maintenance.  
• Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of staff.  
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, other agencies, and the public.  
• Participates in the safety committee.  
• Responsible for various maintenance Safety programs such as respiratory protection, fall safety, and confined space.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Commercial Building Operations, Property Management, or a related industry required. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; prior experience communicating with tenants and/or vendors in a professional, courteous environment. 
• Good organizational skills. Attention to detail. Ability to multitask.      
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. 
• Highly knowledgeable of commercial base building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, and life safety systems, and all related maintenance. 
• Comply with all applicable codes and regulations, government agencies, and Company directives related to building operations and work safety. Follows OSHA standards for building engineers. 
• Skill to analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend or adopt effective courses of action. 
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and sketches.  
• Attributes which align with Stream’s core values of Smart, Honest, Nice, and Passionate. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required. 
• EPA Universal Certification required within 90 days of employment. 
• BOMI SMT/SMT designation preferred. 
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, etc.). 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Work indoors approximately 50% of the time and outdoors approximately 50% of the time. 
• Use olfactory, auditory, and visual senses. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more. 
• Climb up and down stairs and ladders. 
• Access remote work areas and confined spaces (i.e., crawl spaces, roofs). 
• Use a full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting). 

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